This is partisan hyperbole. Organizations in the private sector do staff reductions and still maintain services. A 10% reduction is reasonable. Cantwell and AMCC should retract their stories and apologize.
NOAA has historically been underfunded. In fact, over the past 20 years, its budget has barely kept up with inflation. It likely needs to be doubled from the current $6.6 billion to provide adequate services. I've been in government for 15 years, and I've never had a budget increase over inflation, but I've dealt with four significant budget cuts over that time. Most agencies at every level — local, state and federal — are underfunded, and their employees are already wearing multiple hats to maintain services for the public.
Deckboss, when trolls are allowed to advocate for physical violence against women (Anonymous @2:40 PM), your commercial fishing blog loses its credibility and integrity. Sincerely, Doug Hatfield
Is it election season again? Once more the two dimwit senators from Washington state speak up and make fools of themselves. Both have been in office for decades and accomplished nothing except to inflate the deficit.
More details in The Seattle Times:
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Some thoughts from the Alaska Marine Conservation Council:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.akmarine.org/post/highlighting-noaa-s-role-in-alaska-s-seafood-industry
This is partisan hyperbole. Organizations in the private sector do staff reductions and still maintain services. A 10% reduction is reasonable. Cantwell and AMCC should retract their stories and apologize.
ReplyDeleteNOAA has historically been underfunded. In fact, over the past 20 years, its budget has barely kept up with inflation. It likely needs to be doubled from the current $6.6 billion to provide adequate services. I've been in government for 15 years, and I've never had a budget increase over inflation, but I've dealt with four significant budget cuts over that time. Most agencies at every level — local, state and federal — are underfunded, and their employees are already wearing multiple hats to maintain services for the public.
DeleteFrom the Anchorage Daily News:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2025/02/28/noaa-firings-hit-crucial-alaska-weather-service-fisheries/
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ReplyDeleteDeckboss, when trolls are allowed to advocate for physical violence against women (Anonymous @2:40 PM), your commercial fishing blog loses its credibility and integrity. Sincerely, Doug Hatfield
DeleteDoug, I agree with you. The comment you reference has been removed.
DeleteIs it election season again? Once more the two dimwit senators from Washington state speak up and make fools of themselves. Both have been in office for decades and accomplished nothing except to inflate the deficit.
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